Online executive course by IIT’s
IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) offers a variety of online executive courses through its platform, NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning). These courses cover a range of subjects, including engineering, sciences, management, and humanities, and are taught by leading faculty from IITs. The courses are open to anyone, anywhere in the world, and are completely free of charge. Some courses offer certification for a nominal fee. To find and enroll in an IIT online executive course, you can visit the NPTEL website (nptel.ac.in).
Types of executive course by IIT
IIT offers a range of executive courses through its NPTEL platform, covering subjects in the fields of engineering, science, management, and humanities. Some of the popular types of executive courses offered by IIT include:
- Computer Science and Engineering: courses in programming, data structures, algorithms, databases, and more.
- Mechanical Engineering: courses in engineering design, thermal science, CAD, and more.
- Electrical Engineering: courses in electrical machines, power systems, digital signal processing, and more.
- Management: courses in finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and more.
- Humanities and Social Sciences: courses in communication skills, leadership, public speaking, and more.
- Sciences: courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and more.
You can visit the NPTEL website (nptel.ac.in) to find a complete list of executive courses offered by IIT and to enroll in a course that interests you.
Course fee
Most of the online executive courses offered by IIT through its NPTEL platform are free of charge. You can access the course materials, video lectures, and assessments without paying any fee.
However, if you want a certificate of completion for a course, there is a nominal fee involved. The fee for a certificate is typically in the range of INR 1000-1500 (approximately $15-$20) for Indian residents, and USD 30-50 for international students. The exact fee may vary depending on the course and the certificate type.
Please note that the fees mentioned here are subject to change, and you should check the NPTEL website for the latest information.
Selection criteria
There are no specific selection criteria for enrolling in online executive courses offered by IIT through its NPTEL platform. These courses are open to anyone, anywhere in the world, and you can enroll in any course that interests you, regardless of your background or qualifications.
However, some courses may have prerequisites in terms of prior knowledge or experience, and it’s a good idea to review the course description and requirements before enrolling.
To enroll in an IIT executive course, simply visit the NPTEL website (nptel.ac.in) and choose the course you want to take. Follow the enrollment process, and you’ll be able to start learning.
Links to apply
You can enroll in the online executive courses offered by IIT through the NPTEL website at the following link:
On the NPTEL website, you can browse through the list of courses and select the ones that you are interested in. You can then enroll in the courses by following the steps on the website.
If you have any questions or need help with the enrollment process, you can reach out to the NPTEL support team at nptel.iitm.ac.in/nptel_support/contact.php.
